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SM09 UNV

2009 Alfa Romeo Mito

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,589 mi
Last recorded115,589 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito63,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelMito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 115,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 108,481 miles

to open tailgate from inside

Fail 6 Sep 2024 108,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

to open tailgate from inside

Pass 16 Dec 2023 99,140 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 20 Dec 2022 84,694 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 84,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,124 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 59,325 miles

rear axle beam heavily corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 59,274 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

daytime running lights not working

offside front tyre bold on edges and close to limit

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

rear axle beam heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,970 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has stepped tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 47,274 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside D.R.L not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Pass 14 May 2018 38,265 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 10 May 2018 38,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 9 May 2017 29,049 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

back box outer skin corroded

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 May 2016 19,073 miles

exhaust back box has corrosion through outer skin

Pass 7 May 2015 9,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 1,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2014 1,511 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2013 43,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,031 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 40,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,273 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres starting to crack inside of tread. Advise to replace.

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Mito?

Based on 347,934 MOT tests across 25,785 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
5,566
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
25,785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 6,763
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,683
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,054
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,488
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SM09 UNV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 63,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Mito fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 6,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM09 UNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Mito typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Mito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM09 UNV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Mito, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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